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Census Bureau: 5.4% of people in Stone County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 12,364 citizens living in Stone County in 2021, 94.6% said they were only one race, while 5.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Stone County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.8% or 11,353 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Stone County is 0.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Stone County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Stone County
White [91.8%]Multiracial [5.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Stone County
Estimated Total
White11,353
Multiracial669
Some Other Race204
American Indian or Alaska Native65
Asian58
African American15
Source: US Census Bureau